Dolphins get visit from Atlanta DE John Abraham

Miami's search for a pass rusher opposite Cam Wake seems serious

Atlanta defensive end John Abraham, one of the league’s elite pass-rushing specialists, visited with the Dolphins earlier today and is now on his way to New England.

Apparently the Dolphins, who lost on their bid to sign Tampa Bay defensive Michael Bennett, are staying aggressive in their search for a pass rusher to play opposite defensive end Cam Wake.

Abraham, a 13-year veteran who had 10 sacks last season and has 32.5 sacks in the past three seasons, would undoubtedly add punch the Dolphins’ pass rush. He has 122 career sacks, which is tied for 13th on the all-time list. By comparison, former Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor is sixth with 139.5 career sacks.

Miami has also showed interest in San Diego linebacker Antwan Barnes, who had 11 sacks two seasons ago.

Barnes, who played at Florida International University and Miami Norland High School, is a six-year veteran who had a spectacular sack total two years ago. Last season he had three sacks, and in 2010, playing for both Philadelphia and San Diego, he had 4.5 sacks. Barnes has 23.5 sacks in his career.